Alex writes: Hi Pete, I’ve always thought that I needed a firm, very firm mattress, as I’ve had lower back issues since high school. (when I was much lighter. However, I recently had to use an air mattress with a frame for an extended period of time. The mattress […]
Read more →Ari writes: Hi Pete, I am completely frustrated and confused by the mattress industry and have no idea what to buy. We slept for more than 15 years on a firm Sealy Posturepedic mattress that my in-laws bought us for a wedding present. We loved it! The only […]
Read more →Ken writes: Hi Pete, Recently, I stayed at a b&b, and slept on a Stearns and Foster Hampshire classic mattress, which my girlfriend really liked. Since I had a good experience with the brand, I’d like to purchase a Stearns and Foster mattress, but I’m not sure […]
Read more →Melissa writes: Hi Pete, I’m hoping for some help before we make another expensive mistake. My husband and I are both tall and large build individuals. Two years ago my L5/S1 disc ruptured with surgery to follow. We currently have an expensive bed that is WAY […]
Read more →Brett writes: Hi Pete, Your blog is great! I’m considering buying a mattress set from your website. Two years ago, I got a Sealy Posturepedic Luxury Firm. It felt great for the first 4-6 months, but then started getting soft and sagging. After reading your blog, I’m […]
Read more →Karen writes: Good morning Pete, We just bought a Stearns and Foster pillowtop mattress, 3 weeks ago, and it is causing me back pain. It’s very comfortable when you first get into bed, but I feel like my pelvis sinks into much after a little while. We […]
Read more →Olivia writes: Hello Pete, It’s 4 am and I can’t sleep due to, now regular, back pain due to “s” curve scoliosis. I am 26 years old and feel like an old lady trying to get out of bed every morning. The pain is real, I am doing […]
Read more →Shannon writes: Hi Pete, I need HELP!!!! I’m 125 lbs and a side sleeper. I’ve tried a puffy, Nolah and currently a Brooklyn Bedding Aurora. The first 30 days I’m fine but after that waking up with back pain. I love a soft mattress (but I sleep hot although […]
Read more →Phil writes: Hi Pete, Recently, I got caught up in the hype and bought a Casper “mattress in a box” from QVC. It’s going back. I’m a middle aged man, a little on the heavy side, and with some minor back pain due to worn discs. The […]
Read more →Amy writes: Hello Peter, We are truly desperate to find a comfortable mattress. We moved 2 years ago and finally got a king-sized bed, but we have been unable to find a comfortable mattress to go on it. Our first choice was an extra firm Simmons that […]
Read more →Aaron writes: Hello Pete, My son has a Simmons Beautyrest Silver series mattress in luxury firm. Do you recommend a latex topper to yous with it? He is 6 and weighs approximately 58 lbs. Also my parents are 69 and 68 and are looking for a new mattress and I […]
Read more →Robin writes: Hi Pete, I have tried a number of different mattresses expensive firm-plush, and I still wake up in awful pain. I’m at my wits’ end. I’m an Army veteran, and most of this pain is service-related. If I’m to avoid those darned painkillers, I need some […]
Read more →Hi Pete, I want to get a latex mattress topper. I have herniated disk on my low back. I got back pains with my new mattress which one plush mattress So, I plan to exchange the mattress with extra firm one. After I get the new extra firm […]
Read more →Karen writes: Hello, Pete. Please recommend a king-size bed for us. His issues: Aged 62, 6 ft 3 in; 245 lb; side & back sleeper; pain in lower back, right shoulder, and right knee Her issues: Aged 59, 5 ft 6 in, 180 lb, side & stomach […]
Read more →Dave writes: Hi Pete, I love your website! I would be so grateful for a response to this email. I’m a 5’6″, 160 pound male, age 55. I sleep on my side, but wake up every night with lower back pain at L4/L5, ever since I […]
Read more →Anthony writes: Hey there! I just wanted to shoot you an email to ask for suggestions regarding a queen-size mattress. Unfortunately, I got pulled into the memory-foam “hype”. Since purchasing this Nectar mattress, this past January, I’ve not been pleased…to say the least. After reading some of […]
Read more →Angie writes: Hi Pete, I need your help and advice on a mattress. I’m in need of a queen size mattress set for myself, alone. I’m a large woman at 230 lbs, 5′ 9” and mid 40’s. I currently wake up, with aches and pains on my […]
Read more →Hi Pete, My husband and I recently purchased a king sized Simmons Beautyrest Black mattress in luxury firm. We’ve had it for three weeks now, trying to see if it will meet our needs. I’m beginning to develop lower back pains. I’m 5’4″, 125 lbs and have never […]
Read more →Cheryl writes: Hi Pete, My husband and I are shopping for a new King size bed. I am 5’6 and 180. He is 5’11 and 170. The mattress we currently have sinks down in the middle so we frequently roll towards one another while we are sleeping. […]
Read more →Tony writes: Hi Pete I’m 60 years old 6′ 1″ about 215 lbs. I, like sooo many people who write to you, have lower back pain, sore joints, and a lot of arthritis. My wife and l have spent a little over 3 thousand on a Tempurpedic mattress. Its […]
Read more →Andi writes: Hi Pete, I have a lot of sleep issues and need help choosing the right mattress. I’ve been an insomniac for more than 25 years. I am the lightest sleeper on the face of the Earth! If my boyfriend slightly moves a foot, I wake […]
Read more →Dave writes: Hi Pete, I recently purchased a Stearns and Foster Ultra Plush Latex Mattress. I have a lower back disc problem. This mattress is killing my back. I also feel the heat under my body. The salesman said latex foam doesn’t heat up. Was he wrong? I have one […]
Read more →Sheri writes: Hi Pete, Which is a better mattress–latex or innerspring? Thanks, Sheri Hi Sheri, If only it were that simple! There are so many good and bad choices on either side of that isle. It’s kinda like standing at the podium, in The Hall of Congress, looking out […]
Read more →Eric writes: Hi Pete. We bought a Sealy Posturpedic Cushion Firm mattress. I feel good when I sleep on my back. But if try to sleep on sides, I get the low back pain and hip pain. I’ve slept on this mattress for at least 4 weeks. I feel the […]
Read more →Jessica writes: Hi Pete, I have an 8 yr old Sheraton sweet sleeper mattress and I wake up every morning with back, neck and shoulder pain! I can’t take another night of it! So, I’ve been up nights reading and found your blog. It looks like you highly […]
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